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Hunter Valley · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1941

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G.u.o.o.f. Star of Cessnock Lodge Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 3

The Star of Cessnock G.U.I.O.O.F. held its annual ball in Cessnock Parish hall on Friday, June 27, 1941. It was very well attended…

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C.W.A. BALL Annual Function At Gresford Outstanding Success Gresford

Maitland Mercury · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 3

Always one of the most popular dance fixtures of the season the fourth annual ball of the Gresford branch of the Country Women's…

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Ambulance Dance

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 July 1941 · page 5

A pleasant dance was held at Fosterton in aid of the Dungog Ambulance Mr. Wally Wells supplied the [?] and acted as M.G…

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Military Band Former Maitlander

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 July 1941 · page 4

Amongst those in camp at Greta with the 55/[?]rd band in Handsman Bert Morris, a former resident of west Maitland, and one who was…

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Ball at East Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 July 1941 · page 5

The Women’s Auxiliary of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A. will hold a ba[?] in the Mechanics institute, East Maitland on Tuesday next, The…

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Patriotic Ball at Hexham

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 5 July 1941 · page 3

At the ball arranged by the Hexbam and Ash Island Farewell and Welcome Home committee, nine debutantes were presented to Mr. R…

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Piccadilly Reunion Dance

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 July 1941 · page 4

A large house greeted Miss Hughes Dance Band on Saturday night last when the East Maitland Literary Institute’s weekly social was held, and…

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Maitland’s Annual Catholic Ball

Maitland Mercury · Monday 7 July 1941 · page 4

Seven debutantes will be presented at the West Maitland annual Catholic ball, to be held at the West Maitland Town Hall tomorrow (Tuesday)…

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Ambulance Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 2

The Ambulance Ball and juvenile were held last week and were successful, although the attendance at the ball was small. At the juvenile the…

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Clarence Town Pictures

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 2

There will be showing at the Empire Theatre, Clarence Town, on Saturday, July 12, Don Ameche, Andrea Leeds and Al. Jolson in "Swanee…

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Ward's River Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 2

The grand annual ball of the Younger Set will be held at Ward's River on Friday next, 11th inst. Proceeds are in aid of the Red Cross…

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Local and General Grand Dance

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 2

A grand dance in aid of Catholic Church funds will be held in the James Theatre, Friday, July 11. Music by Guy's orchestra…

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St. Ethel’s Juvenile Dance

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 4

A grand juvenile frolic will be held in the West Maitland Town Hall on Thursday evening in aid of St. Ethel’s Parents and Citizens’ Association…

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James Theatre "My Favourite Wife"

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 2

Three people on a honeymoon usually is an awkward situation, to say the least, but when the trio consists of the groom and two wives there are…

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Theatre Fire Kills 87 (A.A.P. Service) Mexico City, July 7

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 1

Eighty seven were killed in a theatre fire at Guadalajara, Lightning struck the stage caused a short circuit and an audience of 2500…

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Annual Catholic Ball Successful and Enjoyable Gathering. Popular Man Competition Brings In £166/17/6

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 July 1941 · page 5

The committee for this year's annual Catholic ball, and the promoters and supporters of the candidates in the "Popular Man" competition have good cause to be pleased with the results of their efforts. The ball, held last night at the School of Arts, attracted a large…

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Friendly Societies' Dance and Euchre

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 2

There was an attendance of 350, including 60 euchre players, at the combined Friendly Societies' dance and euchre held in the N.A.A…

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Police Ball a Worthy Object

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 4

Those who attend the first Maitland Police Ball, which will be held in the Maitland Town Hall on Tuesday, July 22, are assured of a most…

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Annual Ball Returned Soldiers' League East Maitland

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 6

The East Maitland Sub-Branch of the R.S.S. and A.I.U.A, and Women's Auxiliary, held the annual ball, In the Meohanics' institute last…

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Catholic Ball Function At The Town Hall Artistic Decorations

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 7

The [?]ink [?]oral scheme chosen for the decorations at the West Maitland Annual Catholic Ball last night in the West Maitland Town Hall,…

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